Women’s Health

Did you know that the incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a complex hormonal disorder that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide, is on the rise? While the exact causes of PCOS are not fully understood, research suggests that environmental toxins may play a significant role in the development and progression of this condition. From pesticides and plastics to air pollution and heavy metals, our bodies are constantly exposed to a range of toxins that can disrupt our hormonal balance and affect our overall health and wellbeing. 

In this blog post, we will explore the cumulative effects of environmental toxins on women's health and the potential links between toxins and the rising incidence of PCOS. We will also discuss natural, non-prescription-oriented approaches to PCOS management that emphasize a mind-body-spirit approach to healing, including herbal remedies, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body therapies. Join

Infertility affects 1 in 10 of reproductive-aged couples in the United States alone. As the prevalence of male and female reproductive challenges, including infertility, low libido, and erectile dysfunction, continues to rise, so has the interest popularity of tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia), a Southeast Asian plant with a growing reputation as an energizing aphrodisiac and deep medicinal roots as a reproductive health tonic.

As wellness practitioners, it's important to stay informed on the latest research and approach natural remedies with an evidence-based perspective. In this post, we will explore the traditional uses, active constituents, potential benefits, and latest research on Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) for male and female reproductive health, as well as the challenges faced by wellness practitioners in navigating the crowded market for unadulterated sources of this important natural remedy. 

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The prevalence of low libido is nothing to laugh about. A healthy libido is an underemphasized aspect of wellness. But what do you do when hormonal changes, medications or chronic stress drag down your ability to enjoy your love life? Well, you learn to lean into nourishing the libido naturally, integrating the use of plants, like maca, that offer nutrients and bioactive compounds that have an affinity for enhancing the reproductive health of men and women.   

Known as ‘Peruvian ginseng’, maca has been traditionally used as a food and medicine in Peru for thousands of years for its nutritional, energizing, and fertility-supporting properties. As practitioners, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves about natural remedies like maca, and to use that knowledge to help our clients make informed decisions about their health. There is a growing body of clinical evidence supporting maca root’s potential therapeutic benefits, such as supporting